Kira Velez

• Analyzed structured datasets to identify behavioral patterns and validate system performance.
• Designed repeatable testing workflows to uncover usability issues and regressions.
• Documented findings and defects clearly for engineering and UI/UX teams to support data-driven improvements.

• Led planning and execution of four large-scale hackathons, coordinating technical and operational workflows.
• Maintained and iterated on web and branding assets to improve accessibility and reliability.
• Built repeatable documentation and handoff processes year over year.

JavaScript • ChatGPT API • Sentiment Analysis • Agile

• Built a review aggregation platform that collected and summarized film reviews with AI-driven sentiment analysis.
• Implemented front-end components and handled API integration and data validation.

Python • Automata Theory • Data Structures

• Developed a regex interpreter that converts regular expressions into finite automata (NFA) for pattern recognition.
• Created structured technical documentation detailing system architecture and implementation.

C++ • OpenGL • Lighting/Shading • Interaction

• Developed an interactive 3D house with navigable interior/exterior, openable doors, and light switches.
• Implemented real-time shading techniques to improve textures and lighting realism.

React Native (exposure) • Node/Express (exposure) • MongoDB (exposure) • UI/Branding

• Co-developed a marketplace app for buying/selling food locally; contributed to theming and frontend implementation.
• Designed key UI assets (logo, color scheme, welcome/login flows) to support a cohesive product experience.

User Research • Stakeholder Interviews • Prototyping • Accessibility

• Gathered requirements and analyzed user needs across existing digital workflows.
• Designed and evaluated prototypes to improve navigation clarity, accessibility, and usability.